Driver fined for de-icing his car

A motorist has been fined £30 for defrosting his car outside his home because he left it unattended with the engine running.

Ken Hardman, 45, was prosecuted for the offence of "quitting" after the vehicle was spotted by a police officer.

However, Mr Hardman, of Whittle-le-Woods, Lancashire, said that thieves had no way of stealing his Mercedes saloon because its windows and doors could be locked while the engine was running.



A police spokesman said: "The officer tried to offer words of advice but the male refused to accept them. So the officer was left with no option but to issue a fixed penalty notice of £30.

"Every year we appeal to the public not to leave their cars running unattended on frosty mornings as they are easy pickings for thieves."

More here.